Willacoochee Elementary School
178 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Willacoochee Elementary School is a public school located in the small rural community of Willacoochee, Georgia. Serving students in Atkinson County, the school is part of the Atkinson County School District. It functions as a central educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary and elementary grades. The school environment is typically characterized by a close-knit atmosphere, common in smaller Georgia school districts, where educators prioritize personalized attention and community engagement to support student growth.
The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for middle school success through a standards-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development. Because of its location in a rural area, Willacoochee Elementary plays a vital role in the town’s social and academic infrastructure. The school works to balance traditional educational values with the integration of modern instructional tools, aiming to foster a supportive learning climate that helps students navigate both their academic requirements and their roles within the local community.
The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for middle school success through a standards-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development. Because of its location in a rural area, Willacoochee Elementary plays a vital role in the town’s social and academic infrastructure. The school works to balance traditional educational values with the integration of modern instructional tools, aiming to foster a supportive learning climate that helps students navigate both their academic requirements and their roles within the local community.
178
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic | 47 |
| Black | 50 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White76 (42.7 %)
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Black50 (28.1 %)
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Hispanic47 (26.4 %)
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Two or More5 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Atkinson County |
| Phone: | (912)534-5302 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 178 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 137 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
22
Kindergarten
30
Grade 1
27
Grade 2
25
Grade 3
29
Grade 4
27
Grade 5
18
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 30 |
| Grade 1 | 27 |
| Grade 2 | 25 |
| Grade 3 | 29 |
| Grade 4 | 27 |
| Grade 5 | 18 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 93 | 52.2% |
| Male | 85 | 47.8% |